Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. You whip out your phone and open your Zelle app. This scenario is the basis for what’s known as “the fake landlord scam.” When you’re sending thousands of dollars to a landlord you’ve never met before, paying via Zelle is too convenient,” warns Bordo.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. To save some money, we asked the landlord if we could start a vegetable garden in the area outside our unit. The landlord also let me pick some of the seeded concord grapes growing up the hill. Here’s how we saved money on rent.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. If so, one of the best small business ideas for you might be video production.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

None of these services depend on landlord participation. In general, utility, internet and phone service providers only show up on your credit report if the account is in collections. Pay one bill each month – your cell phone, for example – with your credit card, and pay off the credit card balance each month.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This can usually be done online or over the phone, and it’s a good idea to ask if your limit can be raised without a hard credit pull, which temporarily lowers your score by a few points. Family loan Borrow from a trusted friend or family member. Then you and the lender can formalize the details in a family loan agreement.

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